Why doesn't a stable ecosystem have more tertiary consumers than primary consumers?

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Chemistry

Cierra Mullen

22 December, 10:38

Why doesn't a stable ecosystem have more tertiary consumers than primary consumers?

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Ryder Chandler · Answer 1

Tertiary consumers are usually big predators which

1) have a tendency to claim large territories for themselves

2) need more energy and thus eat more than primary consumers